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Vanderbilt Center for Quantitative Sciences (CQS) Summer Institute
Jan. 5, 2017—This summer the Vanderbilt Center for Quantitative Sciences (CQS) is hosting their 4th annual Summer Institute from August 7-18, 2017. The CQS Summer Institute provides graduate students, research fellows, faculty and investigators the opportunity to gain fundamental skills to apply the theory and methods behind the design and conduct of clinical research studies, covering core...
Life Science Tennessee podcast episode features BRET Office of Career Development team
Jan. 5, 2017—New episode of Life_Science.FM is now available for download! Interested in how one Tennessee university connects graduate students and post docs to industry experiences? Kathy Gould and Ashley Brady of Vanderbilt University talked to Life Science Tennessee about the nuts and bolts of Vanderbilt's BRET office and how they're encouraging students to look beyond academia....
Worcester Polytechnic Institute – STEM Education Center, Exec Dir position
Jan. 3, 2017—The STEM Education Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking candidates for the Executive Director position. The STEM Education Center supports WPI faculty with their BI efforts, is home to the Central MA STEM Network, oversees teacher professional development programs and the undergraduate teacher prep program. This is a full time, staff position that requires...
Graduate Student Conference, The Aesthetics of Surveillance: Biomedical Ethics & Privacy
Dec. 22, 2016—Interdisciplinary Roundtable Discussion The Aesthetics of Surveillance: Biomedical Ethics & Privacy Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. 24–25 March 2017 Graduate Student Conference “The Aesthetics of Surveillance: German Perspectives” offered by the Department of German, Russian, and East European Studies Keynote: William G. Staples Paul and Helen Roofe Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of...
Negotiation Workshop
Dec. 21, 2016—Join us for the Negotiation Workshop led by Elliott Kruse, Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management. Dr. Kruse will talk about critical concepts to use in your daily life, for negotiations big and small. You will hear about the research behind effective negotiation and learn practical tactics to help in almost any negotiation scenario. In the...
The Calculated Risk of a Cold Email
Dec. 21, 2016—In a job search, some unsolicited requests for information over email are much more effective than others. Robert D. Pearson gives advice on how to make yours one of them. Read more: https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2016/12/12/how-send-cold-emails-pay-job-search-essay
Utilizing Versatile PhD over the Holidays
Dec. 19, 2016—Vanderbilt has a partnership with the helpful resource, Versatile PhD. As we head into our winter breaks, consider these ideas for how to take advantage of downtime: USE THE PHD CAREER FINDER TO EXPLORE NON-ACADEMIC CAREERS Anyone can read the descriptions in the PhD Career Finder, even without institutional access. Each description is short, clear and...
Job Opportunity: STEM Education Outreach Specialist, Center for Science and the Schools, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Dec. 16, 2016—The Center for Science and the Schools (CSATS) at The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a STEM Education Outreach Specialist. Details are below, and the full announcement, including how to apply can be viewed at: https://psu.jobs/job/68241. Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their qualifications for the position, current curriculum vitae, university transcripts, and at...
Technology Transfer Internship Program: Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Vanderbilt University
Dec. 16, 2016—The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Vanderbilt University has a technology transfer internship that runs from January 16th to April 24th. Technology transfer is the practice of transferring inventions from the research lab to the marketplace to benefit the public and is an interesting blend of science, business, and law. The internship begins...
Science Policy Analyst – American Institute of Physics
Dec. 16, 2016—The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is seeking a Science Policy Analyst. The successful candidate will actively monitor and analyze developments in federal science legislation, budgets, policy actors, and related matters, for FYI, an authoritative news and resource center for federal science policy. Under the guidance of the Director of Science Policy, writes, edits, and...
STEM Conference for Girls in 9th to 12th Grade
Dec. 15, 2016—Saturday, February 11, 2017 | 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Research) is a daylong professional conference for high school girls, presented by women working in Science, Technology, Engineering, Research, and Mathematics – related professions. TWISTER is seeking female role models currently working in a STEM-related field who...
ASPIRE Module: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing, Spring 2017
Dec. 14, 2016—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in three theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training. Class...
ASPIRE Module: EQ + IQ = Career Success, Spring 2017
Dec. 14, 2016—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training....
Job Opportunity: Differentiation Scientist, Allen Institute for Cell Science, Seattle, WA
Dec. 7, 2016—The goal of the Allen Institute for Cell Science is to understand cell behaviors in their normal, pathological, and regenerative contexts. The Institute, located in a new facility on South Lake Union in Seattle, Washington, will employ a multi-disciplinary team approach to generate novel cellular reagents, models, and databases that are informed by and open...
Job Opportunity: Data Scientist, Nashville Biosciences, Nashville, TN
Dec. 7, 2016—Nashville Biosciences (careers@nashvillebiosciences.com) is seeking business-minded statistical/programming experts to join an exciting Nashville biotechnology startup that is transforming drug discovery and development Title: Data Scientist Position: We are offering an exciting opportunity to get involved at the ground level of a biotech startup with potential to be a big disruptor in biopharma drug discovery & development....
ASPIRE Internship: Life Science TN Policy Internship 2017
Dec. 7, 2016—Life Science Tennessee Policy Internship 217 Fifth Avenue North Nashville, Tennessee Life Science Tennessee (LifeSciTN) will be offering an internship opportunity for winter/spring 2017. The position is paid and will provide meaningful experiences for an individual interested in life science policy, as well as a unique opportunity to network and learn more about the industry in...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Investigator – Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, Washington
Dec. 7, 2016—The Allen Institute for Brain Science, located in Seattle, Washington, is comprised of a multidisciplinary staff committed to understanding how the brain works and helping to unlock the mysteries of neurological diseases and disorders affecting millions worldwide. Serving the scientific community is at the center of our mission to accelerate progress toward understanding the brain...
BCG is recruiting German speaking PhD students and postdocs
Dec. 6, 2016—The VU Graduate School received the following job announcement this week: From: BCG Germany To: German speaking undergraduates, graduates, PhD students, postdocs; All disciplines Re: Internships and full-time positions in Germany & Austria We are starting our recruiting process for German speaking undergraduates, graduates, PhD students and postdocs from all disciplines in the US...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship at Fisk University: Developmental Biology
Dec. 6, 2016— ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Developmental Biology Course Class Lecture/Discussion: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:30- 10:20 am Course-associated laboratory: Tuesday from 2:30- 5:30 Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching, research, and service. It is Nashville’s oldest institution...